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Antioxidants to Supplement- Bioflavanoids/Carotenoids

Carotenoids Carotenoids are plant based antioxidants. They include beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. Research evidence suggests carotenoids lower the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Lycopene, which is concentrated in the prostate gland, is believed to protect … Continue reading

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Antioxidants to Supplement

Free Radicals-BAD, Antioxidants- GOOD. Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that are created in the body during normal metabolic functions or introduced from the environment. Free radicals are inherently unstable, since they contain “extra” energy. To reduce their energy load, … Continue reading

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